Yuengling Lager

While we pitted similar lager beers against one another, it was easy to tell that American classic Yuengling was not quite like the others. It had a darker, caramel color, stronger scent, and more memorable flavor. This traditional lager is from America’s Oldest Brewery, according to the label.

(Although Yuengling has been a topic of discussion in our tumultuous political climate, rest assured — we included this beer for its familiar name, not for its CEO’s political stance.)

While those who guessed they were sipping Yuengling liked the old standard, those who couldn’t put their taste buds on the brand name had a different reaction.

Self-described beer snob and Senior Writer Mike Brassfield scoffed, “I expected to like this more,” before doubling down and declaring: “This tastes like soap. I don’t like that at all.”

Walmart’s Trouble Brewing Red Flag Amber Ale

Walmart’s beer cans are so charming — you’d never guess this brew comes from America’s biggest retailer. But Walmart has come under fire for displaying its Trouble Brewing beers with other craft brews, even though they allegedly don’t meet craft standards.

But when our own taste test rolled around, no one suspected Red Flag Amber to be a Walmart beer.

Video Manager Michael House and I each spent way too long trying to name the beer’s unique flavor, with him calling it a “floral” sweetness and me suggesting “a citrus something?” with a shrug.

The two of us, never to be beer professionals in our next careers, preferred this selection over the rest.